# Houndstone - Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndstone in Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Houndstone)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Houndstone
- **Format Overview**: [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Last Respects**: 87.500%
- **Play Rough**: 75.000%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 75.000%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 50.000%
- **Protect**: 50.000%
- **Snarl**: 25.000%
- **Destiny Bond**: 12.500%
- **Last Resort**: 12.500%
- **Ally Switch**: 12.500%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 87.500%
- **Fluffy**: 12.500%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 37.500%
- **Spell Tag**: 12.500%
- **Eject Button**: 12.500%
- **Assault Vest**: 12.500%
- **Safety Goggles**: 12.500%
- **Life Orb**: 12.500%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 87.500%
- **Iron Bundle**: 62.500%
- **Talonflame**: 50.000%
- **Great Tusk**: 50.000%
- **Sandy Shocks**: 25.000%
- **Barraskewda**: 12.500%

## FAQ for Houndstone in gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-1760

### What are the top moves for Houndstone?
The most common moves for Houndstone are Last Respects, Play Rough, Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Sneak. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Houndstone?
Houndstone is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Iron Bundle, Talonflame, Great Tusk. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Houndstone?
The most common Tera Types for Houndstone are fairy, ghost, fire. Specifically, Tera fairy is used in 50.000% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Houndstone?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndstone?
Houndstone is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (87.500%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (37.500%).

### What is the most common role for Houndstone?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Houndstone often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Houndstone?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 72 |
| Attack | 101 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 97 |
| Speed | 68 |
| **BST** | **488** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Houndstone on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Houndstone) - Full interactive stats page
- [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - Build teams with Houndstone
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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